Honesty Policy

Make sure your agent is working for you. It was important that I felt my real estate agent was listening to my wife and I and actually acting on what we wanted, not pushing us toward listings that didn't fit the bill. More than that, we also needed someone who wasn't afraid to tell us when we were asking for things that were not realistic or possible, like with an offer amount or terms. That honesty factor is huge for us. —Justin M., Syracuse, NY